Methods of using endoscopic inflatable retraction devices

Details Methods of using endoscopic inflatable retraction devices Methods of using endoscopic inflatable retraction devices

1994-02-08

1996-06-18

Thaler, Michael H.

Surgery

Specula

Retractor

600207, 606192, 604101, A61M 2902

Patent

active

055272649

ABSTRACT:
In a method for retracting an organ inside the body to provide access for treating a tissue, a retractor having a main envelope which defines a main chamber is positioned in a collapsed state adjacent to the organ to be retracted. The main chamber is subsequently inflated to retract the adjacent organ. A surgical instrument is passed through the main envelope into the main chamber to contact the tissue for treatment.

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